Question 1

Why did Ken Annakin dislike working with Tony Curtis?

Accepted Answer

Ken Annakin called Tony Curtis 'brittle, self-centered and a bully'.

Question 2

What is the connection between this film and 'Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines'?

Accepted Answer

It is a sequel with the same director, writers, composer, and five actors. Terry-Thomas played his character's son, and Eric Sykes again played an employee of Terry-Thomas' character.

Question 3

What does the name Sir Percy Ware-Armitage reference?

Accepted Answer

It references male genitalia and Armitage-Ware (now Armitage Shanks), a company that produced porcelain bathroom products, including urinals.

Question 4

Which piece of music from the film later became the theme for a BBC radio show?

Accepted Answer

The soundtrack piece 'The Schickel Shamble' by Ron Goodwin later became the theme for the BBC radio show 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue', which featured William Rushton among the panellists.

Question 5

Who dubbed Jack Hawkins in this film?

Accepted Answer

Jack Hawkins was dubbed by Robert Rietty.

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